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Book Synopsis
Learn how to apply the psychology of health and fitness to your exercise programs and to solve the motivational and behavioural problems you'll encounter every day in practice. You'll explore the scientific principles and variables that influence behaviour as you develop individualized exercise programs that promote optimal health.

Table of Contents
  • I. Psychology of Health and Fitness: Foundations
  • 1. Introduction to Psychology, Health, Fitness, and Behavior
  • 2. Psychophysiology, Mind-Body Integration, and Health Behavior
  • 3. Understanding Exercise and Its Psychophysiological Effects
  • II. The Psychology of Behavior Change
  • 4. Understanding Behavior Change: Theoretical Models—Sharon R. Sears, Barbara A. Brehm, and Kristina Bell
  • 5. The Helping Professions: Supporting Positive Behavior Change
  • 6. Stress, Health, and Resilience
  • 7. Diversity, Culture, and Life Stage: The Context of Behavior Change
  • III. Health Behaviors: Successful Behavior-Change Strategies
  • 8. Physical Activity and Exercise Adherence
  • 9. Eating Behavior and Nutrition
  • 10. Obesity and Weight Management
  • 11. Negative Health Behaviors and Addiction
  • 12. Illness, Injury, and Behavior Change
  • Glossary of Key Terms
  • Index

    Psychology of Health and Fitness Applications

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        Publisher: MP-FAD F.A. Davis
        Publication Date: 2/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
        ISBN13: 9780803628274, 978-0803628274
        ISBN10: 0803628277

        Description

        Book Synopsis
        Learn how to apply the psychology of health and fitness to your exercise programs and to solve the motivational and behavioural problems you'll encounter every day in practice. You'll explore the scientific principles and variables that influence behaviour as you develop individualized exercise programs that promote optimal health.

        Table of Contents
        • I. Psychology of Health and Fitness: Foundations
        • 1. Introduction to Psychology, Health, Fitness, and Behavior
        • 2. Psychophysiology, Mind-Body Integration, and Health Behavior
        • 3. Understanding Exercise and Its Psychophysiological Effects
        • II. The Psychology of Behavior Change
        • 4. Understanding Behavior Change: Theoretical Models—Sharon R. Sears, Barbara A. Brehm, and Kristina Bell
        • 5. The Helping Professions: Supporting Positive Behavior Change
        • 6. Stress, Health, and Resilience
        • 7. Diversity, Culture, and Life Stage: The Context of Behavior Change
        • III. Health Behaviors: Successful Behavior-Change Strategies
        • 8. Physical Activity and Exercise Adherence
        • 9. Eating Behavior and Nutrition
        • 10. Obesity and Weight Management
        • 11. Negative Health Behaviors and Addiction
        • 12. Illness, Injury, and Behavior Change
        • Glossary of Key Terms
        • Index

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